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Dell 3000 Won't Boot - Daughter loaded sims games

I have a Dell 3000. My daughter loaded sims game and now Computer is locked up. IDE Device failed. A possible failure is predicted by the drives S.M.A.R.T status (It is advisable to immediate). Basically, the computer won't boot. No matter what changes are made in utilities or the boot, it won't start up. Even changed hard drives still wouldn't start. NTFS issue alert?

and test the HDD with it's makers Testing Utility to check its correct function.

When you replace the HDD you need to enter the BIOS and check that the replacement HDD is correctly recognized and then save the changes when you exit the BIOS before you can load the OS onto the replacement HDD.

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